LCD TV Rating - Reviews on Samsung LED LCD TV?

Reviews on Samsung LED LCD TV?

Anyone who has bought the new Samsung LED LCD TV, released in March 2009, what do you think? I was looking to buy a 40" LCD, either the newest "750" model, $1,400 + or the new LED LCD at $2,300 +. I know the LED is thinner, but is the picture better, or have you had any unforeseen problems (since it is a brand new model)?

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Go over to cnet.com on top of page click reviews,on next page on left hand side click TVs then read reviews on samsung tvs.
First, I have to give 5 stars just to Amazon for their excellent service as always (fully supports their great review in a recent Businessweek issue). The TV shipped quickly and was in my bedroom within 5 working days (the attitude of the delivery person left something to be desired, but I'll leave that out). This TV is for the bedroom and the first day our eyes were hurting thanks to the bright, sharp and vivid picture. We are used to a 42" in the living room which was a DLP, so this took some getting used to. After turning down the backlight, it was perfect. I have to admit that I have seen slightly sharper picture, but its usually in TV's that cost at least $400 more (for same size), but for our bedroom it is perfect (and huge). I prefer to watch TV on this one than my Sony DLP which is also a very high quality HDTV. After doing a lot of research online and seeing the TV in stores, we finally decided to go for this one and glad we did. You will not regret getting this TV and Amazon has the best price. Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Price: $799.98 Free Shipping http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN40A550-40-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B001418W2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1238859140&sr=1-1&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
The LED backlight option will give you better blacks and contrast. That's the main attraction of that feature. But as you can see you have to pay a steep price premium for the feature. So yes in theory it is a better picture. However, in around 40" the advantages of the technology are limited. It won't hurt your viewing experience, but its just that you might not actually notice the advantages a whole lot unless you're sitting uncomfortably close to the TV. Most of these kinds of advantages sort of start in around 40-42", but become more obvious as you break well past 50". You won't run into any problems because its a brand new model. I don't think you'll experience those kinds of glitches (like a brand new model car for example). I wouldn't not buy the TV over that concern. I just don't know if you'll get the image quality increase return for the dollar on the purchase. That's what would have me lean towards the non-LED model. But at the end of the day its your TV. Go take a look at both models in store. If your eye tends to keep gravitating towards the LED TV (stand back though, a good 7-9ft) then you know its providing YOU a better experience. Then you can decide if that's worth the extra money or not.
There is an excellent thread about the newest LED Sammy at avsforum, check the link. The guy is a dealer, pics, opinions, etc.
Samsung LED LCD TV, released in March 2009.Did you mean Samsung LN40B650.I don't have one but I found a good reviews that the picture is stunning http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U3Y8O0?ie=UTF8&tag=100beautytips-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001U3Y8O0
Here are some customer reviews: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET9BWY?ie=UTF8&tag=3730042889-20